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Area of Science:

  • Fluid dynamics
  • Surface science
  • Computational physics

Background:

  • The no-slip condition is a fundamental assumption in fluid dynamics, stating that fluid velocity at a solid boundary is zero.
  • Deviations from the no-slip condition can significantly alter flow behavior, but are often attributed to surface properties.
  • Density inhomogeneity near solid-fluid interfaces can influence fluid behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the phenomenon of apparent hydrodynamic slip.
  • To theoretically establish the relationship between apparent slip length and local fluid properties (viscosity, density).
  • To explore the dependence of apparent slip length on different flow types.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis to derive the relationship between apparent slip length and local fluid properties.
  • Consideration of three flow types: shear-driven, body force-driven, and flow driven by external force on adsorbed solutes.
  • Particle-based simulations to validate the theoretical model.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that apparent hydrodynamic slip can occur even when the no-slip condition is met at the wall.
  • Established a theoretical framework connecting apparent slip length to viscosity and density variations near the wall.
  • Confirmed theoretical predictions through consistency with particle-based simulation results.

Conclusions:

  • Apparent hydrodynamic slip is a consequence of continuous viscosity variation linked to density inhomogeneity, not necessarily a violation of the no-slip condition.
  • The derived theoretical relationship provides a quantitative understanding of apparent slip length.
  • The findings are robust across different flow regimes, as validated by simulations.